Kelly M Patterson

Mom. Wife. Educator. Assistant Principal. Life-long learner. Believer. ΔΣΘ. I am the dream and the HOPE of the slave!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

As school begins this fall, remember there is no work-life balance there's just life. And while you may be replaced relatively quickly at school, you're irreplaceable at home. Take time for yourself, friends. and family next school year.

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

Having good math skills is definitely a benefit. I rarely use a calculator. I went to purchase luggage @jcpenney and told the cashier that the price on the sign and at the register were incorrect. She had to get the manager. How many people were cheated?

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

This!!! #realteamwork

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

To my educator peeps... you don’t have to be an administrator, grade level chair, or department head to be a leader in you school. Your title doesn’t matter. You just need to care about making it better.

Passion and commitment can transform any culture.

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

Culture is extremely important and it can be the downfall for districts. Good people don’t stay in bad environments for long.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Excellence requires effective leadership.

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

Indeed! 🎯

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Excellence requires effective leadership.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Relationships transform.

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

It was an absolute pleasure to meet @PrincipalKafele today! I’ve been following for years! He is the truth!

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

Facts! #witness

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

One of the best retention strategies for a school is an administration who takes care of their staff. Not only will they not want to leave, but others will want to work there.

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

@ZayBoomin This irritates my entire soul! 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

It’s fundamental

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Reading counts! 📚
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[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

Facts! Let’s all practice mindfulness ❤️

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers can have an amazing administration and still be tired, exhausted, and stressed out. And administrators can be amazing and still be tired, exhausted, and stressed out too.
#nationalprincipalsmonth

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

Say it for the people in the back! Assessment can be in many forms!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Elementary students should not be taking standardized tests because testing becomes the focus of education instead of learning. We take away their creative genius and excitement of learning, playing, & creating. We develop test takers instead of problem solvers and innovators.

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

@TyraSmithDean1 🎯

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

All of this!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Principals… before you can be an “instructional leader”… you first have to be a good colleague. You have to be a good supporter. You have to be a champion for those you wish to lead.

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

FACTS! ✅

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Admin, take time to get to know your staff. Not just professionally but as humans.

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

@MsJasmineMN When as a school leader I was disrespected, degraded, and deflated by the Superintendent!

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

@LStreat07 Thanks so much!

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

Excited to start my new beginnings at Southfield Public Schools!

[Kelly M Patterson @kel7mur]

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[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Even the best teachers and administrators who seem to have it all together still need encouragement, support,and to know they’re appreciated.